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DID YOU KNOW that cultures from all over the world (who have had no contact with each other) created mazes that were similar and sometimes almost identical? Drawing #2 is a Native American petroglyph.
It is called the Hemet Stone and is in California. The Hopi Indians and the Pimas utilized this classic type labyrinth pattern in their art and folklore. Although differences existed within their approaches, they felt a strong pull toward a similar design.

DID YOU KNOW that Medieval Knights applied labyrinths to their shields believing it would provide protection in battle? The labyrinth was thought to be of God
and held the powers of the heavens. Drawing #3 is the classic square labyrinth. The labyrinth can be created in all different shapes such as circles and octagons.

DID YOU KNOW that the square and circular labyrinth have been found on coins dating as far back as 430 to 67BC?
Drawing #4 is the classic circular labyrinth which, if drawn correctly, can be created in two continuous lines that cross at only one point.

DID YOU KNOW that ancient societies designed street plans for their cities shaped like mazes? Hence, if they were invaded, the attackers got lost, trapped, and were unable to escape. Some cities had underground structures where prisoners were confined with a wild beast (like a lion) to provide entertainment for the public. This is where the Minotaur and the maze myth is thought to have originated

America's favorite maze man, David Anson Russo, is at his drawing board working on these new hits! Joe Sugarman, "the BluBlocker man", and the Mazemaster have teamed up to put together some fun new ideas, including a line of silk ties and treasure hunt posters.

For those who love to read comics and play crossword puzzles, look for Mazemaster, MazemasterMAX, Mazemaster Jr. - word puzzle maze games premiering in newspapers nationally in 1996.

Two giant maze Carpets have just been created with a fuzzy maze color-in poster. A poster company in England is now producing all of Russo's Stair Mazes.

Also being produced (as we speak) the Great Mazemaster Treasure Hunt Vinyl Floor Matt. It is 75" x 44" and is full color featuring five games in one. The trails are wide enough to play cars, etc., and it folds up to fit in an envelope for easy traveling. This is the premier Mazemaster product.

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